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SENAPATI, OCT 3: The United Naga Council (UNC), “with heavy heart and lamentation over the occurrence of pandemonic situation at the heart of the Ukhrul district headquarters on October 2 leading to the death of our beloved brothers from the fatal bullets and injuries inflicted upon many victims from both the villages”, fervently appealed to Hunphun and Hungpung villagers to refrain from further taking up arms and give peace a chance in the greater interest of humanity. The UNC also said the era of head hunting as sports and glorifying one’s chopped head as a trophy are old ways and the days of the past. “It is a natural phenomenon for any human race to have disagreement and conflict over land resources but violence is not a means for ends of conflict,” it added.
The UNC then said, “With the advent of Christianity in our land, our ancestors have abandoned our old ways of life and always followed the path of ‘reasoning’. So let us reason together and shun from further exacerbation of violence and killings to restore peace and cohesion”.
While lamenting over the death and of those who have been inflicted with bullet injuries and traumas as a result of the emotionally charged trigger holders, the UNC fervently appealed to both the headmen and village authorities at the helms of affair to listen to the ‘inner voice’ and to rein in tumultuous situation and pave way for a peaceful dialogue.
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The UNC then offered its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and “our heart goes out to all fellow friends who sustained injuries from both the villages”.
Once again, the Naga body fervently appealed to both the villagers to take a bold step and a higher road towards restoring peace, leaving aside all the bitterness and put at rest all possible confrontation and bloodshed for the sake of “our” elders, children and younger generations. “Let us embrace compassion, love and forgiveness instead of getting ourselves embroiled in senseless fighting. Let peace and sanity prevail,” it added.
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Meanwhile, The Naga Women’s Union, while calling for peace, expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families mourning the loss of their beloved sons in the tragic incident that occurred on 2nd October 2024. The union also wished a speedy recovery to all those injured on that unfortunate day.
The Naga Women’s Union appealed to both Hunphun and Hungpung villages to adhere to the peace framework by reducing tensions, urging everyone to remember, “There are more elements that unite us than divide us.”
The intensity of the conflict is evident, but individuals, especially women and children, desire a society free from violence and conflict. Despite differing ideologies, particularly regarding traditional properties governed by customary institutions, both Hunphun and Hungpung share the same ancestral background. A conflict between these two villages, part of a larger community, affects thousands, the women’s union noted.
The Naga Women’s Union called for a swift resolution to the tensions between the two villages, emphasizing that conflicts should be curbed by those in a civilized society. The union urged the community to always remember, “We are accountable for every action we take, as every action has consequences.”
The Naga Women’s Union earnestly appealed for respect towards the noble call for peace issued by the Tangkhul Shanao Long through the ‘Pukreila Custom’ of the Tangkhul tribe.
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